US sets final emergency responder wireless pilot
0 Comments Published by Tom July 2nd, 2009 in Government, RadioThe DHS has picked 14 groups from across the country to pilot an ambitious Multi-Band Radio project which allows multiple agencies to communicate with each other even when using different frequencies. To do this now requires either multiple radios or cross-band repeaters.
I don’t know about you, but I prefer not to eat my candybars in the bathroom. But as you can see, not everyone adheres to this policy.
FDA Recommends Lower Dosage for Painkiller Acetaminophen
0 Comments Published by Tom July 1st, 2009 in Government, Health, NewsThe FDA has begun to further restrict the painkiller Acetaminophen due to issues with liver damage. It’s not that it’s dangerous in normal dosages but that it’s in so many products that accidental overdosage is far too easy. The danger is worse when combined with alcohol so don’t take it for a hangover (or to prevent one).
A Bit Unsafe (Insider Box #125)
0 Comments Published by Tom July 1st, 2009 in Comics, Journal, Personal, RochesterA Bit Unsafe (Insider Box #125) was inspired by my recent trip back home. The route passes through a section of Pennsylvania and the first thing you see when you cross the state border is huge signs advertising fireworks.
The bane of eBay: Item not as described.
Reaching for the duct tape instead of buying a replacement part? You could be on There, I Fixed It.
Empty lifeguard chair at Charlotte Beach (Lake Ontario), Rochester, NY.
Speed Graphic, 101mm Optar, Kodak Ektar 100 (shot at 80), 1/200 @ f16
Scanned from the negative by Photoworks SF.
